Question

Root hairs arise from .......... and increase the ........... for absorption.

• A. Cortex and surface area
• B. Epidermis and cambium
• C. Cortex and cambium
• D. Epidermis and surface area

Answer 1

The correct option is D Epidermis and surface area

From the region of maturation in roots, the epidermis develops a special unicellular hair like structure known as root hairs that help to increase the surface area of root to maximize the absorption of water and minerals.

So, the correct option is 'Epidermis and Surface area'.